December 10, 2014, 4:07PM

Ritichie Dan, the father of the late Sgt. Corey Dan, of Norway , ME, wears a button honoring his son who was killed in Iraq serving the Army's 1st Airborne March 13th, 2006. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends Wreaths Across America Freedom Wreath Placement inside the Registry Room at Ellis Island. Wreaths Across America's mission is to Remember those...

December 10, 2014, 4:07PM

A number of active military from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst attended the event. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends Wreaths Across America Freedom Wreath Placement inside the Registry Room at Ellis Island. Wreaths Across America's mission is to Remember those who paid the ultimate price, Honor them and their families, in part, through the placement of wreaths on their graves each...

December 10, 2014, 4:07PM

Wayne Hanson, the Wreaths Across America Chairman addresses the crowd. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends Wreaths Across America Freedom Wreath Placement inside the Registry Room at Ellis Island. Wreaths Across America's mission is to Remember those who paid the ultimate price, Honor them and their families, in part, through the placement of wreaths on their graves each December, and...

December 10, 2014, 4:07PM

Douglas Dowling, of Harington, ME, bows his head as he listens to Edith Nowels, of Brielle, talk about her brother Cpl. Horace 'Bud' Thorne who was killed in the Battle of The Bulge while with the Army's 9th Armored. Division New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends Wreaths Across America Freedom Wreath Placement inside the Registry Room at Ellis Island. Wreaths...

December 10, 2014, 4:06PM

Gov. Chris Christie talks during the event and reminds those in attendance the sacrifices the veterans have made for the country. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends Wreaths Across America Freedom Wreath Placement inside the Registry Room at Ellis Island. Wreaths Across America's mission is to Remember those who paid the ultimate price, Honor them and their families, in part,...

December 10, 2014, 4:06PM

At the end of the event Gov. Christie greets a number of active military from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends Wreaths Across America Freedom Wreath Placement inside the Registry Room at Ellis Island. Wreaths Across America's mission is to Remember those who paid the ultimate price, Honor them and their families, in part, through the placement...

December 10, 2014, 4:06PM

Gov. Chris Christie talks during the event and reminds those in attendance the sacrifices the veterans have made for the country. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends Wreaths Across America Freedom Wreath Placement inside the Registry Room at Ellis Island. Wreaths Across America's mission is to Remember those who paid the ultimate price, Honor them and their families, in part,...

December 10, 2014, 4:06PM

Jersey City, NJ, native Carmine Pecorelli, who now lives in Belmont, ME, greets Gov. Christie during the start of the event. Pecorelli severed in the Navy during WWII on a mine sweeper in the Atlantic from 1943-1946 and then severed for 25 years in the reserves. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends Wreaths Across America Freedom Wreath Placement inside the...

December 10, 2014, 4:06PM

Edith Nowels, of Brielle, who's brother Cpl. Horace 'Bud' Thorne was killed in the Battle of The Bulge while with the Army's 9th Armored Division, attached one of his medals to the wreath after she addressed the crowd. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends Wreaths Across America Freedom Wreath Placement inside the Registry Room at Ellis Island. Wreaths Across America's...

December 10, 2014, 4:06PM

Gov. Chris Christie talks during the event and reminds those in attendance the sacrifices the veterans have made for the country. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends Wreaths Across America Freedom Wreath Placement inside the Registry Room at Ellis Island. Wreaths Across America's mission is to Remember those who paid the ultimate price, Honor them and their families, in part,...

December 10, 2014, 4:06PM

Edith Nowels, of Brielle, who's brother Cpl. Horace 'Bud' Thorne was killed in the Battle of The Bulge while with the Army's 9th Armored Division, attaches one of his medals to the wreath after she addressed the crowd. A photograph poster of her brother is to the right. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends Wreaths Across America Freedom Wreath Placement...

December 10, 2014, 4:06PM

At the end of the event Gov. Christie comforts Edith Nowels, of Brielle, who's brother Cpl. Horace 'Bud' Thorne was killed in the Battle of The Bulge while with the Army's 9th Armored Division. Nowels also addressed the crowd about how she remembered her brother, a Congressional Medal of Honor winner, and the sacrifice he gave. New Jersey Gov. Chris...

December 10, 2014, 4:06PM

Gov. Chris Christie listens to a speaker during the event. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends Wreaths Across America Freedom Wreath Placement inside the Registry Room at Ellis Island. Wreaths Across America's mission is to Remember those who paid the ultimate price, Honor them and their families, in part, through the placement of wreaths on their graves each December, and...

December 10, 2014, 4:06PM

Former US Congressman from Pennsylvania Patrick Murphy, who is also an Iraq veteran and now hosts the TV show Taking the Hill on MSNBC, emcees the ceremony. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends Wreaths Across America Freedom Wreath Placement inside the Registry Room at Ellis Island. Wreaths Across America's mission is to Remember those who paid the ultimate price, Honor...

December 10, 2014, 4:06PM

Gov. Chris Christie covers his heart as the National Anthem is sung during the start of the event. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends Wreaths Across America Freedom Wreath Placement inside the Registry Room at Ellis Island. Wreaths Across America's mission is to Remember those who paid the ultimate price, Honor them and their families, in part, through the placement...

December 10, 2014, 3:12PM

Gov. Chris Christie talks during the vent and reminds those in attendance the sacrifices the veterans have made for the country. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends Wreaths Across America Freedom Wreath Placement inside the Registry Room at Ellis Island. Wreaths Across America's mission is to Remember those who paid the ultimate price, Honor them and their families, in part,...

December 10, 2014, 3:12PM

At the end of the event Gov. Christie listens to Edith Nowels, of Brielle, who's brother Cpl. Horace 'Bud' Thorne was killed in the Battle of The Bulge while with the Army's 9th Armored Division. Nowels also addressed the crowd about how she remembered her brother, a Congressional Medal of Honor winner, and the sacrifice he gave. New Jersey Gov....

December 10, 2014, 3:12PM

Edith Nowels, of Brielle, who's brother Cpl. Horace 'Bud' Thorne was killed in the Battle of The Bulge while with the Army's 9th Armored Division, addresses the crowd about how she remembered her brother, a Congressional Medal of Honor winner, and the sacrifice he gave. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends Wreaths Across America Freedom Wreath Placement inside the Registry...